Plastics have become a severe transboundary threat to natural ecosystems and human
health, with studies predicting a twofold increase in the number of plastic debris (including …

Majority of the million tons of plastic produced each year is being disposed after single-use.
Plastic bottle, bags, food containers, gloves, and cup that end up in landfills and …

Plastics have become a severe transboundary threat to natural ecosystems and human
health, with studies predicting a twofold increase in the number of plastic debris (including …

In the literature, there is widespread consensus that methods in plastic research need
improvement. Current limitations in quality assurance and harmonization prevent progress …

As emerging contaminants, microplastics (MPs) have attracted global attention. They are a
potential risk to organisms, ecosystems and human health. MPs are characterized by small …

Current understanding of nano-and microplastic movement, propagation and potential
effects on biota in freshwater environments is developing rapidly. Still, there are significant …

Microplastics have become predominant contaminants, attracting much political and
scientific attention. Despite the massively-increasing research on microplastics effects on …

Plastic particles of diameters ranging from 1 to 1000 nm and> 1 µm to 5 mm are respectively
known as nanoplastics and microplastics, and are collectively termed micro (nano) plastics …

Pollution with microplastics has become an environmental concern worldwide. Yet, little
information is available on the distribution of microplastics in lakes. Lake Ziway is one of the …

To assess the potential risk of microplastic exposure to humans and aquatic ecosystems,
reliable toxicity data is needed. This includes a more complete foundational understanding …